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look with a light to see where coolant is leaking from. whatever part is found to be leaking should be changed. If the car may not be worth a proper repair you can try a cooling system sealer to see if it might stop the leak
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How do you tell difference between radiator leak or hose leak?
pressure test the cooling system
How can you tell if a radiator is defective?
A radiator is defective if fluids are leaking out of the radiator or there is a leak of steam. Or, if thecore is blocked, the radiator will remain cold or just slightly warm in places.
How do you tell if thers a leak radiator 1999 elantra?
there is a tool for the radiator to check for leaks.unscrew rad. cap and put tool cap on rad. and pump air into rad. and it will push fluid out the hole.there is your leak
What caused your new radiator to leak?
If the radiator was not fitted in properly or the pipes were not attached correctly, the radiator would leak.
How do you tell if you have a busted radiator on 1996 Ford Taurus?
The radiator will leak, Its function is to hold water in a way as to cool it for the engine. So if it leaks, its busted.
Where does radiator fluid go?
Unless your radiator has a leak, the radiator fluid stays in the radiator.
What are the signs of a bad radiator?
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How can you tell if antifreeze leak under hood of 2001 Nissan maxima is coming from radiator?
look for antifreeze coming out of the radiator as the engine warms up after a cold start.
How do you know if it is a radiator leak?
For radiator leaks look for the following signs: The car will overheat Coolant level will frequently drop Pool of coolant or water under the car radiator Obvious leak noted from radiator on starting the car Faulty radiator cap causing the leak
Cooling system leak on a 1999 Lincoln Town Car?
IF THE LEAK IS FROM THE RADIATOR, THERE IS NO FIX EXCEPT TRY THE RADIATOR STOP LEAK CANS OF FIX....IF THAT DON'T WORK, GET A NEW RADIATOR. THAT'S ALL YOU CAN DO!!!!!!!!!!!
Why would antifreeze leak from the radiator?
There may be a hole in the radiator?
Why is white smoke coming out from under your hood on the drivers side and in the front?
Because you have a coolant leak. More than likely, from your description, it is a leak in the radiator or radiator hose. Do not let your vehicle overheat. Have this repaired ASAP.Because you have a coolant leak. More than likely, from your description, it is a leak in the radiator or radiator hose. Do not let your vehicle overheat. Have this repaired ASAP.
